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Redundant/Tortuous Colon & Severe Constipation

Digestive Health | Last Active: Mar 5 7:30am | Replies (81)
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I just had a gi recommend same as being “the” answer to my years of pain and suffering. Said it could give me my life back. I did join a blog but it sounds like I would be just trading one set of problems for another. I did agree to a consultation with a surgeon bc I was feeling esp awful that day. Why not hear what he has to say? Things would have to get pretty bad to get to that point. Newest Gi
Has me trying Bethanichol, an off-brand use to increase motility. Having varying success but I do “feel” better than I have in months. Also, daily IB Guard. And it really is helping. Not perfect, but he and his nurse are working with in hopes of
finding something that does work.

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Keith Moon | @jcarndt | Nov 11, 2022

Hello,
I am curious about your experience with Bethanichol. My GI Doc recently prescribed it for me to try out and I have the medication, but have been hesitant to try it. This will be the third or fourth "off-label" drug I have tried and the others provided no relief, but I got all the unpleasant side effects. As far as I can tell, this stuff is mainly used in people who have trouble urinating, and I really don't need any help there. (I know, tmi....)
I know that most people respond differently to meds, but if you could tell me how it has helped you and any adverse effects, I would appreciate it.
If you would prefer , you can send me a private message....
thanks

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